The purpose of the Horsethief Mesa Recreation Access project is to provide public recreation access to a comprehensive network of existing and planned routes and recreation facilities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
Location
The project is located on Horsethief Mesa, west of Highway 522, south of the San Cristobal communities and north of the Arroyo Hondo Community. The project is located within the Rio Grande Watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/12/2022
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Horsethief Mesa Recreation Access Decison Memo | Decision Signed Date: 04/12/2023 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Questa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 27N, Range 12E, Sections 8, 16 and 20 |